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Bluesiana Triangle, Bluesiana Triangle (Windham Hill Jazz Records)
Three veteran greats combine efforts on this recording for a back-to-basics album of blues-oriented material. In a classic jam session format, Art Blakey, Dr. John and David “Fathead” Newman join […]
Movers and Shakers: Music Scene Makers
If it be true that music makes the world go round, the question still remains: what makes the music? Obviously, the musician. But is that all? No—as many a talented-yet-poor […]
Jazz Jam: Sax, Live, and Videotape
New Orleans’ master jazz saxophonist Earl Turbinton has an interesting perspective on his chosen art form. He sees the development of jazz like the growth of a tree sprouting many […]
Ellis Marsalis Interview
It’s easy to understand why Ellis Marsalis seems almost gratified by something his students almost take for granted. “Growing up in New Orleans, there was always some opposition, especially at […]
Jazz Fest: Time to Get Out the Sunblock
Here it is—the complete schedule of what’s happening at the 20th Annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, the greatest music, food and crafts event in the country. Almost 3,000 musicians, […]
Snug Harbor: Jazz Haven
Five years ago New Orleans music was booming. Oil was flush, collaborations between musicians and various artists blossomed, and the town was pitched for a world’s fair whose promoters promised […]
Quiana Lynell – Full Set | The OnBeat Sessions
Quiana Lynell is a powerhouse of a vocalist down in New Orleans. In this performance, she takes classic soul and gospel numbers and breathes new life into them for […]
A Joyful Thing: Renee Rosnes and ARTEMIS capture the heart of jazz
As Renee Rosnes describes the various attributes of members of ARTEMIS, the all-star jazz sextet that the pianist-composer-arranger leads, certain words and phrases seem to come out in boldface.
Best Of The Beat: Lifetime Achievement In Music Business – Mark Samuels
Best Of The Beat: Lifetime Achievement In Music Business – Mark Samuels. As a teenager, Mark Samuels played in school bands that at one time or another included trumpeter Wynton Marsalis, trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis, and reedman Victor Goines. Naturally jazz and a greater appreciation of the music was bound to rub off on him.
Blues Giant Buddy Guy Earns a Spot in ACL’s 2019 Hall of Fame
Austin City Limits Hall of Fame will welcome the unstoppable Buddy Guy, Louisiana native and world-known blues musician. Joining Buddy Guy in the induction will be singer and songwriting legends […]
